Placed LHP George Sherrill on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 16, with inflammation of the left shoulder.

8/15/08

Signed 2008 Draft pick LHP Brian Matusz to a Major League contract.

8/8/08

Recalled RHP Rocky Cherry from Triple-A Norfolk.

8/7/08

Sent RHP Chad Bradford to the Tampa Bay Rays via a waiver claim for a player to be named later.

8/5/08

Placed OF Adam Jones on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 3, with a fractured left foot. Transferred LHP Adam Loewen from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list. Transferred RHP Jim Hoey from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list. Purchased the contract of OF Luis Montanez from Double-A Bowie. Purchased the contract of LHP Chris Waters from Triple-A Norfolk.